There were 414 mergers and acquisitions across a number of sectors, particularly marketing technology (martech), in 2024, and they increased every quarter, according to this month's "2024 Full Year Market Report" from Luma Partners.
By scrapping Biden’s AI order, Trump signals a hands-off approach, fueling AI competition but risking consumer privacy and security.
OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank’s mega-investment in US data centers could fuel AI’s growth. However, soaring energy and water demands may slow the pace.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss how much we will actually be using AI agents this year, what happens when they start talking to each other, and how much Apple is likely to move the smart glasses adoption needle. Tune in to the conversation with Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, Technology Analyst Jacob Bourne and Senior Briefings Editor Gadjo Sevilla. Listen everywhere and watch on YouTube and Spotify.
In 2025, there will be a stronger focus on performance marketing as advertisers seek to prove their efforts are worth the investment.
An increasingly fragmented retail media ecosystem has made it difficult for advertisers to track campaign performance across multiple retail media networks (RMNs), said Liz Roche, vice president of measurement and media at Albertsons Media Collective.
This natural disaster could cost more than any in US history, raising profitability questions.
Kantar Media is sold for $1 billion as measurement heats up: Private equity sees a big opportunity in the rapidly changing landscape.
TikTok’s temporarily shut down sparked concerns over political influence. Advertisers and users face mounting uncertainty over the app’s future.
Social platforms agreed to tighten moderation of hate speech in the EU while loosening rules in the US, risking an unpredictable content environment.
Oracle surged 6% amid AI collaboration news. Apple, SpaceX, and Microsoft align with government priorities, leveraging investments for strategic gains.
Nearly half (49.4%) of US Gen Z consumers skip events due to high ticket prices, according to a September report from Merge.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss what the verdict is on Netflix's sports streaming experimentation and how small and mid-sized advertisers are spending more on CTV ads. Tune in to the conversation with Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, Senior Analyst Ross Benes and Vice President Paul Verna. Listen everywhere and watch on YouTube and Spotify.
Many notable data points emerged from this busy week, including Google's search usage, resounding global trust in influencer recommendations, and most Americans don't know they're using AI-enabled products (even though 99% recently have).
Sephora’s new Hulu docuseries examines the dynamic interplay between beauty and music: The show is part of a broader strategy to meet consumers wherever they are.
Financial institutions (FIs) will burst through the financial media network (FMN) door first cracked open in 2024. Chase made headlines in April by announcing its new ad business, followed by PayPal in May. They’re the most high-profile FIs to do so yet, signaling that FMNs could be a meaningful new revenue stream for the financial services industry.
We explore the key contributors to record profits and the second-highest earnings year to date.